What is ARFID, the neglected child of eating disorders

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ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorderwhich is an eating disorder characterized by avoidance or restriction of food intake.What is ARFID?

a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-primaryDark [&>a]:underline”>This leads to a diet that is inadequate for age and weight, with possible nutrient deficiencies and underweight
a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-primaryDark [&>a]:underline”>ARFID often starts at a young age, but can also develop at a later age.
the ‘missed child’ among eating disorders, because it is less known than anorexia or bulimia.

What are treatment options?Psychological Therapies

a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-primaryDark [&>a]:underline”>Exposure Therapy: This involves gradually exposing the person to feared or avoided foods in a controlled setting to reduce fear and avoidance.

a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-primaryDark [&>a]:underline”>Other Therapies: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), hypnotherapy and EMDR can be used as complementary therapies.

Nutritional support

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a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-primaryDark [&>a]:underline”>Oral Nutritional Supplements: These can be used temporarily if the person is underweight or malnourished.

a]:text-primary dark:[&>a]:text-primaryDark [&>a]:underline”>Medication: Although no medications are approved specifically for ARFID, some may be prescribed off-label to increase appetite, reduce anxiety, or treat other co-morbid conditions such as depression or ADHD.